Operational systems and architectures underpinning the software and systems landscape.
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Blockchain technology continues to evolve along with its use within industry. While a number of use cases have been identified, their return on investment (ROI) has yet to be established. Within the Telecom industry the focus on automation and orchestration presents an opportunity for the blockchain technology to deliver. In this CIC Briefing Note, Dr Cathy Mulligan investigates that potential, especially as a facilitator to supporting the different relationships that Telecom operators must be open to if 5G networks are to be worth their investment. -
This is an accompanying report to the CIC Software Delivery InFocus Podcast Series The difference your Mainframe investments can make to GDPR compliance.To understand how IBM Z customers can leverage their investments to aid GDPR compliance, Creative Intellect Consulting’s Principal Analyst, Ian Murphy, speaks with Distinguished Engineer and 22-year IBM veteran Francoise Alabiso. In this report we outline and summarise important insights from the discussion and offer guidance as to what customers can look to gain from both the IBM Z platform and team. The recommended take away points within this report will help support a strategy for GDPR compliance through IBM Z. -
Patients drive the connected healthcare agenda. They demand easier, faster and more flexible access to services, as well as a more personalized experience and, of course, better health outcomes. In response to this – alongside inefficient processes and increased security concerns – healthcare organizations need to look to invest in new technology based solutions to help transform patient experiences, helping to build trust and confidence, and positively impact patient outcomes. In order to maximize the opportunities and benefits from this connected healthcare strategy, new applications and solutions need to be underpinned by a robust, scalable and secure network infrastructure. The fourth in a series of reports that address the infrastructure opportunities for each of these areas, this report outlines the role of the network in progressing the patient experience through connected healthcare. Specifically it focuses on:- Patient engagement trends and experience strategies inside a healthcare
- Important network features for improved patient experiences
- Cisco’s approach and solution stack
- The network foundation for IoT and connected healthcare
- Security priorities for IoT and connected healthcare
- Streamlining clinical experiences in IoT and connected healthcare
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Healthcare professionals need to be able to make better decisions quicker so as to both treat patients sooner and work more efficiently to address these challenges. Technology offers exciting opportunities for modern healthcare, with new applications and devices that empower healthcare professionals in ways that speed up diagnosis and treatment and improve patient outcomes. Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and services can help revolutionize multiple spheres of operations, clinical workflows and patient experiences and engagement. The third in a series of reports that address the infrastructure opportunities for each of these areas, this report outlines the role of the network in streamlining clinical experiences for connected healthcare. Specifically it addresses:- The new clinical experiences that are transforming healthcare
- The infrastructure components that are crucial for taking advantage of the new technologies
- Cisco’s approach and solution stack
- The network foundation for IoT and connected healthcare
- Security priorities for IoT and connected healthcare
- Progressing the patient experience in IoT and connected healthcare
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Security – along with data privacy and protection – is sacrosanct in healthcare and is the basis of trust in administering clinical services. Much is at stake when a cyber-attack occurs: foremost patients’ lives and a hospital’s reputation, but also legal and financial repercussions. For healthcare organizations to take full advantage of digital technologies and services, and, to securely support the exponential growth of IoT devices, the right kind of ICT infrastructure is vital. In this report that is related to CIC’s insights into the network foundations for IoT and connected healthcare, we specifically look to:- Identifying how Cybercrime is the flip side of digitisation
- The implications of a security failure to healthcare
- The requirements of a secure, connected healthcare infrastructure
- The importance of encryption
- Cisco’s security strategy for connected healthcare
- The network foundation for IoT and connected healthcare
- Streamlining clinical experiences in IoT and connected healthcare
- Progressing the patient experience in IoT and connected healthcare
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For healthcare organisations looking to transform their operations with an ICT infrastructure that leverages digital technologies to the full, a major challenge is knowing where to start: “You don’t know what you don’t know”. To build out from infrastructure that is already in place so that it is fit for purpose for the digital future, there are important questions to be asked: How does one characterise the necessary supporting infrastructure for connected healthcare? How do you enable any healthcare entity to assess what they have in place to help them understand both their current position, and the journey they need to go on to reach where they want to be? What is the security posture that is need versus the security reality? In the first of a series, this report looks to provide answers that will enable a clear understanding of the infrastructure that is required to deliver a higher level of patient experience, improved clinical quality and more productive services. Specifically it showcases:- The promise of connected healthcare
- The key technologies and trends driving healthcare transformation
- The critical tenets for a network infrastructure able to deliver IoT and connected healthcare
- Where to start
- Cisco’s approach and solution stack
- Security priorities for IoT and connected healthcare
- Streamlining clinical experiences in IoT and connected healthcare
- Progressing the patient experience in IoT and connected healthcare
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With IBM’s launch of its POWER9 server, targeting cognitive and Artificial Intelligence (AI), on 5th December 2017, CIC’s briefing note looks at the core features being promoted to support cognitive workloads. Has the launch been worth the wait? Readers will find out what choices it offers customers. -
A reality check on the business opportunities
If blockchain is the answer, what is the question? In this CIC Briefing Note we run the rule over the blockchain technology and outline considerations for ensuring the right approach to investigating the value of blockchains. Our report identifies the move from public to private blockchains and the emergence of standards for interoperation between private blockchains. Clearly blockchain technology is not right for every use case scenario: even the emerging standard for interoperation between blockchains are not dependent on the technology being used. However, CIC’s briefing note offers six ways for customers to stay on the right side of blockchain and highlights an impending patent challenge. -
This is the CICInvision video on Apache Spark on IBM z Systems. In this video we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the technology for the IBM z Systems community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts. This report also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the z Systems platform effectively. View below or Add to Cart to obtain a link to view later. -
This is an accompanying report to the CICInvision video on Apache Spark on IBM z Systems. In this report we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the technology for the IBM z Systems community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts. This report also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the z Systems platform effectively. -
This is the CICInvision video on IBM LinuxOne. In this video we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the IBM technology for the Linux community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts. This video also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the Linux platform effectively. View below or Add to Cart to obtain a link to view later. -
CIC analysts discuss the importance of LinuxONE for IBM and zSystems with a particular focus on performance improvements and identify the business case for LinuxONE. With all claims to the death of the mainframe platform refuted, the discussion outlines how the mainframe has evolved to meet the needs of a new generation of workloads and business demands. Crucially this video discussion points to the underpinning considerations for an infrastructure geared to deliver and support transformation. View below or Add to Cart to obtain a link to view later. -
This is the CICInvision video on UBUNTU on IBM z Systems. In this video we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the technology for the IBM z Systems community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and Canonical experts. This video also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the z Systems platform effectively. View below or Add to Cart to obtain a link to view later. -
This is an accompanying report to the CICInvision video on IBM LinuxONE and Linux on z Systems. In this report we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the IBM technology for the Linux community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts.. This report also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the Linux platform effectively. -
This is the CICInvision video on Blockchain on IBM z Systems. In this video we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the technology for the IBM z Systems community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts. This video also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the z Systems platform effectively. View below or Add to Cart to obtain a link to view later. -
This is an accompanying report to the CICInvision video on Blockchain on IBM z Systems. In this report we outline and summarise the key points and benefits of the technology for the IBM z Systems community, as discussed by CIC Analysts and IBM experts.. This report also points to the steps that app development and delivery professionals can take to leverage the technology on the z Systems platform effectively. -
Battle lines drawn between IBM and Intel processors
Battle lines are being drawn between IBM and Intel as their processors – POWER and Xeon respectively fight it out to deliver the system interfaces and performance speed to support the next generation operational workloads. Where does each stand and how will their respective footprint in the wider ecosystem influence their hand? Find out what are the new speed differentiators and versatile workhorses powering the compute engines. As a buyer, what choices can and should you make? -
In today’s IT infrastructure landscape and operating climate there are key technology and processing trends that established runtime platforms must evolve to meet the new digital demands. This report summarises the main trends and practices impacting the application server estate. We recommend this briefing note as a companion to CIC’s report on Galvanising and supporting hybrid cloud delivery.